Episode 33: Treating FSGS: From Steroids to Dual Endothelin Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists and What Comes Next
In the third episode of the KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology FSGS series, host Dr. Kirk Campbell (University of Pennsylvania) sits down with world-renowned glomerular disease expert Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan (Columbia University) to navigate the shifting landscape of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) management.
The conversation dives deep into the diagnostic complexities of FSGS, moving beyond histological patterns to understand the diverse drivers of podocyte injury. Dr. Radhakrishnan shares his practical clinical algorithm, offering a roadmap for balancing supportive care, selective immunosuppression, and the integration of novel, non-immunosuppressive therapies. Join Drs. Campbell and Radhakrishnan as they discuss the robust pipeline of emerging agents in this field.
27 May 2026
Episode 32: Proteinuria First: Managing What Matters in FSGS
In this second episode of the three-part KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology series, Dr. Kirk Campbell speaks with Dr. Laura Mariani about the central role of proteinuria reduction in the management of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
The discussion explores the biologic link between podocyte injury and proteinuria, the goals and findings of the PARASOL initiative, and how proteinuria may help guide clinical trial design and treatment decisions in FSGS. Dr. Mariani also reflects on the importance of collaboration and data sharing in advancing therapies for rare glomerular diseases.
27 May 2026
Episode 31: The Podocyte Problem: Understanding FSGS
Join Dr. Kirk Campbell (University of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Alessia Fornoni (University of Miami) for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
The first episode of this three-part FSGS series explores the transition from traditional histological classifications to a more precise clinical and molecular understanding of the disease. Dr. Campbell and Dr. Fornoni discuss the definition and pathogenesis of FSGS as well as clinical management and the future of treatment.
In this episode of KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology, Dr. Kirk Campbell speaks with Dr. Alessia Fornoni about the evolving understanding of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) as a podocytopathy driven by podocyte injury. The discussion explores advances in FSGS classification, the role of angiotensin II and endothelin-1 signaling in disease progression, emerging insights into disease mechanisms, and how new targeted therapies may help preserve podocyte function and slow the progression of kidney disease.
This episode is part of a special three-part KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology series exploring advances in podocyte biology, disease mechanisms, emerging therapies, and the evolving clinical management of FSGS.
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